Showing 101–150 of 266 titles
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Infinity and Me
Through expressive narration, sound effects, and music, this production explores the concept of infinity.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9781430120025
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Inheritance: A Visual Poem
With dynamic narration and exquisite emotional resonance, Acevedo’s poetic performance celebrates the multidimensional subject of Black hair in the context of the author’s Dominican identity.
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A Is for Oboe: The Orchestra’s Alphabet
A poet and a composer have creatively teamed up to present the orchestra’s world through verse. This audio version of the picture book combines the deep, expressive voice of Thomas Quasthoff with musical accompaniments to illustrate the instruments and vocabulary for each verse. From the sound of a single instrument to the whole orchestra, the audio presents a much richer version of this book.
- Poetry, Music, Alphabet Books, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9780593346228
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Isaiah Dunn Saves the Day
This versatile, talented narrator brings Isaiah’s start of middle school to life through culturally authentic use of tone, pace, and intonation. This sequel to Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero stands on its own.
- Fiction, Poetry, Audiobook, African American
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9780593560228
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Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla
Xe Sands quietly narrates the story of this famous gorilla.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780545879194
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Ivy and Bean: What's the Big Idea?
With humor and heart, Cassandra Morris portrays Ivy and Bean as they search for the perfect science project. A note about global warming extends the lesson.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2012
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781449866433
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Jake the Fake Keeps It Real
Sullivan Jones paints a hilarious picture of middle-school jokester Jake the Fake with style and pizzazz.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781524721336
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Jazz
The readalong is taken to new heights as James "D-Train" Williams and Vaneese Thomas perform the work of Walter Dean Myers. Original music accompanies each poem's performance, resulting in a rhythmic representation of mood and tone. Separate tracks for the selections and lively inclusion of a glossary and timeline create a dynamic audiobook; part poetry, part nonfiction, and wholly authentic.- Fiction, Poetry, Audiobook
- Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production 2008 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781430100225
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Jefferson's Sons
A young slave asks why he can't call his own father “papa.” Adenrele Ojo voices the questions of Thomas Jefferson's sons and carries the assurance of their mother that her enslaved children will one day be free.- Fiction, History, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2012
- Older
- ISBN: 9780307942319
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Jessica
Ruthie's parents say her friend Jessica isn't real, but she is to Ruthie. Katherine Kellgren's performance captures Ruthie's sincerity and vulnerability in this story of friendship.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2012
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781430109853
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The Journey of Little Charlie
Talented storyteller Michael Crouch portrays the tensions of the Pre-Civil War North and South through a wide variety of character voices and tones.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2019
- Older
- ISBN: 9780804168021
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The Jumbies
Using authentic Haitian accents and song, Robin Miles creates an atmosphere of supernatural menace as a girl fights to save her father and her island home.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781490664651
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Jump Back, Paul: The Life and Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar
The poet Paul Laurence Dunbar is warmly introduced by Bahni Turpin while Dion Graham deftly brings the poems to life.
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Kaleidoscope
Christie’s perfectly paced narration and ethereal voice, paired with Robert Een’s unique, discordant music, tie together Selznick’s haunting short stories about a pair of friends bound to each other across time and space.
- Short Stories, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2022
- Older
- ISBN: 9781338794151
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Kapaemahu
This bilingual recording is an ode to a 15th Century Indigenous Hawaiian legend about healing and the Mahu people with dual male and female spirit. A rich soundscape and poignant narration enrich and extends the engaging text.
- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780593605929
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Kent State
Kent State uses alternating voices to convey the experiences behind the shootings at Kent State University on May 4, 1970. Original music by Jim Pearce and vivid sound effects combine with the narration to create an immersive, thought-provoking, and immediate experience for any listener.
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The King and the Thrush: Tales of Goodness and Greed
Earrings made of frogs, a jackal who thinks he's a god, and a bird wearing a tiny suit show up in these traditional folk tales. Recorded before an audience, tandem storytellers Tim Jennings and Leanne Ponder deliver a charming, humorous performance.
- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2011
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780979355448
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Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat: The Spacedog Cometh #3
Through believable voicing of a displeased evil warlord alien cat, an amenable golden retriever spy, and naive humans, this installment of Klawde's adventures rockets to life.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2020
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9780593106334
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The League of Beastly Dreadfuls: The Dastardly Deed (Book 2)
Rosalyn Landor deftly captures a wide range of sound effects and characters, from bats to shapeshifters, in this lively fantasy tale.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2017
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781101891681
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Leo: A Ghost Story
A richly textured soundscape composed by Scotty Huff, coupled with an adroit reading by Nicol Zanzarella, gives depth to this tale of a ghost making a (real) friend.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781338200621
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The Lightning Queen
Christian Barillas and Thom Rivera narrate this rich cultural story shared between a Mixteco healer and his grandson.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- Older
- ISBN: 9780545921176
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The List of Things That Will Not Change
Rachel L. Jacobs sensitively voices young Bea with appropriate emotion, anger, and joy as she settles into a life where some things are new, but others will not change.
- Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780593155356
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Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, A Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion
This picture book biography of a deaf girl who made her life about percussion is beautifully presented. Supported by a dynamic soundscape, the narrator effectively uses her voice in both the storyline and the distinct vocables.
- Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts, Biography, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593508985
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Long Way Down
Jason Reynolds's riveting performance of his novel in verse follows a grieving Will's elevator descent as he decides whether to seek revenge for the death of his brother.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781508241607
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Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks
An all-star cast of narrators bring humor to ten stories depicting the detours taken on the way home from school.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9781987186574
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Looking Like Me
Dion Graham and Quincy Tyler Bernstine perform snappy rhyming couplets, set against original jazzy music and picture book collages.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2012
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781430108726
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Louise, the Adventures of a Chicken
Louise, a French chicken with wanderlust, finds adventure in Kate DiCamillo's comical picture book. Whimsical sound effects, playful background music and Barbara Rosenblat's impressive repertoire of voices combine in this tour-de-force listening experience.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production 2010 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781430106838
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Lu
Guy Lockard brings Lu's competitive nature, attitude, and ego off the page through quick wit, expert pacing, and engaging interpretations of the friends and adults in Lu's life.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2019
- Older
- ISBN: 9781508246176
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Lucky for Good
This adaptation of the final book in the Lucky series is narrated by Cassandra Campbell and has Lucky facing new questions and growing up.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2012
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780307745910
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The Madre de Aguas of Cuba
Through dynamic narration, Rebecca Soler takes listeners on a magical adventure exploring the complexities of Cuban culture, the importance of water to the island nation, and the mystery of the Madre de Aguas.
- Fantasy, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2021
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9780593209431
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The Magic of Letters
Marc Thompson pulls the listener into the magical world of language, emphasizing the energy and feeling of blending sounds together.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823441594
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The Magician's Elephant
Juliet Stevenson creates multiple voices for this magical, mysterious story of an elephant and an orphan in the imaginary city of Baltese.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2011
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781441889058
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Mama's Nightingale: A Story of Immigration and Separation
Robin Miles interprets this heartwarming immigration story in a simple, believable voice, that perfectly captures a tender mother-daughter relationship.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2017
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9781501913761
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Mango, Abuela, and Me
This family-led narration enhances the tale of a Spanish-speaking abuela moving in with her young English-speaking granddaughter and their journey to learn each other's languages.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781430131304
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Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish
Seamlessly shifting between Spanish and English, Cartaya reads his own novel about entrepreneurial Marcus Vega searching for his father in his homeland of Puerto Rico with emotion and understanding.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780525625575
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Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale
Storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy brings spirited wit and cultural touches to her retelling of the traditional Cuban tale of Martina's quest to find a husband. Bonus tracks include a Spanish version and a storytelling performance. -
Matilda
This beloved classic stars an exceptional girl who develops extraordinary powers that she uses to triumph over nasty parents, wretched friends, and a monstrous headmistress. Dahl's cast of vivid characters is infused with life by Oscar-winner Kate Winslet's dynamic performance.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production 2014 (Honor Title)
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9780141370354
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Max and the Midknights
Kristen DiMercurio leads an amazing full cast production filled with standout characters, pointed jokes, medieval music, and humorous sound effects.
- Fiction, Adventure, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2020
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780525636038
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Max and the Midknights and the Tower of Time
The medieval tale of a knight-in-training continues with book 3 of the Max and the Midknights series as Max strives to find her twin. The full cast, with each reader distinct and talented, feels like a cinematic experience, often inviting listeners to participate with humor and interactivity.
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Max and the Midknights: Battle of the Bodkins
Medieval music sets the scene, along with humorous sound effects, and exemplary voicing from a full cast led by Kristen DiMercurio.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2022
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780593339435
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Mel Fell
Upbeat background music complements Mel the kingfisher’s leap of faith, bringing it to life. As the stakes rise so does the tempo and intensity of the music. The narrator’s outstanding vocals capture an excited bird’s story.
- Fiction, General Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781338837971
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Mirror Mirror: A Book of Reversible Verse
Marilyn Singer and Joe Morton bring exuberance, humor and point of view to familiar fairy tales in 14 reverso poems.- Poetry, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2012
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781430110156
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Mockingbird
Told in Caitlin's voice, listeners learn how she copes with her Asperger's syndrome, the loss of her brother, and learning to interact with others. Angela Jayne Rogers' narration is touching and honest in its simplicity.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2011
- Older
- ISBN: 9781440746642
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Monstrous Devices
With great aplomb and distinct accents, Allan Corduner throws listeners, along with the main character Alex, into a world in which robots are alive, ancient magical powers can come to life, and Alex's grandfather eats too many sweets.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2019
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9780525638629
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Moon Over Manifest
Jenna Lamia along with Cassandra Campbell and Kirby Heyborne tell the story of Abilene Tucker's adventures in Manifest during the summer of 1936.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2012
- Older
- ISBN: 9780307941930
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Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War
Ray Porter engages the listener in the true story of Daniel Ellsberg's decision to release top-secret documents related to America's role in the Vietnam War.
- History, Biography, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- Older
- ISBN: 9780553552751
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Mother Bruce
Robertson Dean, the perfect grumpy-bear Bruce, and Ernest Troost's skilled musical accompaniment capture the wry humor of this delightful tale.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781338200751
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Ms. Rapscott's Girls
With humor and lots of energy, Katherine Kellgren gives voice to indomitable headmistress Ms. Rapscott and the five wayward students.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781101890653
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My Pen
Christopher Myers' dazzling vocalizations and masterful art come together with brilliant sound effects to create an immersive sensory experience.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2017
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781430125884